Redefining Later Living
Presented by Sharon Thomas
Presented by Sharon Thomas
Nutrition is of course key to healthy ageing – but modern diets don’t always deliver. Algae as a food source has been consumed by people for thousands of years, but it’s only relatively recently its qualities as a superfood have been recognised. Established in 1994, pioneering supplement company AquaSource has been producing algae supplements from one of the purest sources in the world.
Over one third of women experience sexual difficulties during menopause, with many fearing it will negatively impact their relationships. Now, Global menopause brand Issviva are on a mission to provide women with access to support, education and innovative solutions, to help them thrive in later life.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is the enlargement of the prostrate, a common occurrence for men over 50. If left untreated, in some cases it can lead to irreversible bladder damage. The most common surgical treatment has the risk of side effects and long recovery periods which can be off putting. However, there are alternatives. Teleflex manufacture the UroLift System, which offers a less invasive treatment and shorter recovery times.
Later life can be a wonderful chapter, but life doesn’t always go to plan. The sad reality is thousands of people a year are diagnosed with dementia. Dr Iain Hartnell, Research Communications Officer at the Alzheimer's Society shares measures to reduce risk and discusses whether there is hope on the horizon.
Approved by Alzheimer’s Society.
In recent years conversations around perimenopause and menopause have opened up, bringing more awareness and less stigma. However, less has been discussed about the post-menopausal years. Dr Janice Rymer from the British Menopause Society discusses the changes to expect with the transition into later life.
Approved by the British Menopause Society.
Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to physical and mental decline in older people, so staying active and social as we age is important. u3a is an international, self-funded organisation that offers learning, activities, sharing skills and volunteering to make the most of our later years. Iain Cassidy, CEO at u3a, shares the benefits of lifelong learning and how we can promote positive ageing.
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Sharon is a television journalist who has been working in the industry for twenty years. She can currently be seen on screen as a reporter and presenter in a variety of roles at ITN. Previously Sharon has worked for the BBC and Sky News, a number of radio stations and written for various publications.
